Treatments

One of the first questions people with cancer and their caregivers ask the doctors after surgery to remove a cancerous tumor is, “Did they get it all?” Since the purpose of the surgery is to remove the tumor, it’s common to wonder if all tumor cells were removed from their body. In these scenarios, doctors […]

If you have metastatic cancer (cancer that’s spread to other parts of your body beyond where it started) to the bones, or multiple myeloma, your healthcare team may have mentioned or recommended some medicines that can help protect your bones. There are a couple different types of bone strengthening injections for cancer patients, and there

The importance of hydration during cancer treatment cannot be overstated.  Proper fluid levels are necessary to keep your immune system working well to fight off cancer cells. Hydration also improves energy and helps ensure all your organs are working as best as they can. But some people with cancer struggle with dehydration. This article explores

A question I’m frequently asked after someone’s cancer diagnosis is ‘will I lose my hair?’ This is understandable – one of the most distressing side effects of treatment for many is losing their hair.  Of course, I can’t guarantee whether someone will lose a little, a lot, or no hair if they’re receiving chemotherapy. There

One of the ways pre-cancerous skin lesions and skin cancers can be treated without surgery is by using blue light therapy treatment. Blue light therapy for skin cancer works its magic by applying a topical solution to the affected area that is then activated by specific wavelengths of blue light. This treatment doesn’t just address

You or a loved one may be dealing with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and one of the treatment options that’s been presented might be brachytherapy, which is also called seed implants.  It’s natural (and good!) to have questions about the treatment, what it involves, and what the long-term side effects of seed implants for